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Oil discovered at Spindletop
The Spindletop oilfield is discovered near Beaumont, Texas which marks the birth of the modern oil industry. The Birth of Texas Oil -
First Flight
The Wright Brothers make the first airplane flight in 1903. The flight took place in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The Wright Brothers Simple History -
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World War I
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand ignited WWI in 1914. The United States entered WWI in 1917 by declaring war on Germany. In 1918 the signing of the Treaty of Versailles ended the war. WWI Crash Course Summary -
Worldwide Influenza Epidemic
In 1918 the deadly influenza (sometimes referred to as The Spanish Flu) pandemic began. 500 million people, roughly 1/3 of the world's population, were infected. There were at least 50 million deaths worldwide. What was the 1918 Influenza Pandemic? -
Texas Ratifies 19th Amendment
The Texas legislature ratifies the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote in Texas. Texas was the 9th state to ratify the amendment and the first southern state to ratify the amendment. How Texas Led the South on Women's Sufferage -
Star Spangled Banner Becomes National Anthem
Congress passes an act confirming Hoover's presidential order to make "The Star Spangled Banner" the official national anthem of the United States. History of the Star-Spangled Banner -
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World War II
In 1939 Germany invades Poland causing Poland's allies, Britain and France, to declare war on Germany. In December of 1941, Japan attacks pearl harbor, causing the United States to enter the war. In 1945 Nazi Germany fully surrendered leading to the end of WWII. WWII Crash Course -
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Korean War
The Korean war began when North Korea invaded South Korea. A war ensued for three years. In 1953 an armistice agreement was signed that effectively ended the war. The Korean War Simple History -
Explorer 1 Launch
Explorer 1, the first United States satellite, is launched. It discovered radiation belts around Earth called Van Allen Belts. This marked the first scientific discovery in space. Explorer 1; First U.S. Satellite -
Alaska and Hawaii Become States
in 1867 the Alaska territory was purchased from Russia for 7 million dollars. In 1898 Hawaii was annexed as a territory of the United States. Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th states respectively in 1959. The Annexation of Alaska and Hawaii -
President Kennedy Assassinated in Texas
President John F. Kennedy flew to Dallas to speak at a luncheon. On his way from the airport to the event, Kennedy rode in an open car. He was assassinated before he reached the event. Assassination of JFK -
First Man on the Moon
Neil Armstrong, from the United States, becomes the first man to walk on the moon. He transmits the words "Houston, the eagle has landed" which become the first words spoken on the moon. First Moon Landing